GEs Control

System Lifecycle
Management Offerings

GE Oil & Gas

The industrial control system (ICS) is the digital center of plant operations, and is
essentially responsible for keeping the facility running safely and efficiently. These
digital assets must be maintained and updated on a regular basis to ensure the
overall performance of the turbine and auxiliary systems. In addition, control
systems are a top target of cyber threats which makes maintaining them a critical
component of an operations cyber security posture.
Whether you are ready for an upgrade or need to prolong the life of your system,
GEs lifecycle management offerings can help. Our OEM expertise provides you the
experience and partnership you need to get the best out of your control system
and keep it running.

CONTROLS LIFECARE
Controls LifeCare, a lifecycle subscription offering, is a new partnership from GE
to help maintain the health of turbine and plant control, generator control and
static starter systems. It includes parts availability and replacement, 24/7 phone
technical support, and software updates (TILs) and ControlST* upgrades. This
subscription-based offering also includes an annual visit from a Controls Field
Engineer (FE) and ControlsCare Service Manager.
Subscribers benefit from GE expertise and a true partnership in the maintenance
and servicing of control systems with a simple, packaged approach. Customizable
options can be added to the service based on subscriber needs.

APPLICABILITY
Mark*Vle
EX2100e
LS2100e

BENEFITS

A subscription-based model simplifies the customer process, requiring only

one PO with GE for a variety of control system needs.

A complete asset management partnership means GE expertise is available

to you, when you need it throughout the year.

Customizeable options to limit the risk and provide the most proactive
support for your operations

CONTROLSCARE

MARK V REVITALIZATION

ControlsCare is designed to help reduce the risk and cost of maintaining your
turbine, generator and plant-wide controls. ContolsCare includes tailored
agreements that strengthen your partnership with GE throughout the life of your
asset. Items included in ControlsCare are Technical Support Agreements (TSA),
Controls Connect access, Health Advisor, PartSmart and Mark V revitalization.

The Mark V Revitalization Program provides a support option for Mark V control
customers who are not ready to retrofit or migrate to the Mark VIe platform.
Customers can benefit from features like panel refurbishment, parts support,
extended warranty, technical assistance and Health Advisor assessment all
designed to lengthen the lifecycle of Mark V controls.

TECHNICAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS (TSA)

As the worlds leading manufacturer of turbines and OEM of the Mark V GE has
the engineering experience, access to original design data, product documentation
and long-term commitment to uniquely support this value-added program.

Technical Support Agreements (TSAs) connect you to the right expert at the right
time to deliver the appropriate level of support to your operations by phone, email
or a Field Engineer (FE) at site. The scope of the TSA covers all aspects of controls.

BENEFITS

Extend the life of the Mark V control with high reliability and consistent
performance

SERVICES INCLUDE

Provide guaranteed fast access to Mark V parts

Annual health check for control system

Provide cost savings by replacing life-limited components

On-site training

Improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime

Troubleshooting and maintenance support

Alarm management and resolution

24/7 phone support

HEALTH ADVISOR
Health Advisor is a consultative software tool that uses data files on a customers
installed HMI to generate a custom recommendation list of GE upgrade
opportunities. This complete health assessment provides the current condition of
equipment and provides a report on recommended repairs and maintenance.

PARTSMART

BENEFITS

With PartSmart, you can operate with more confidence, knowing that youre
covered on parts for your critical system when you need them. We understand that
one of your biggest challenges in dealing with spares is the balance between high
investment and lifecycle risk. PartSmart helps you lower both investment costs and
lifecycle risk, by partnering with GE to achieve a shared inventory management
strategy.

Controls Connect offers access to a wide array of content such as technical

documents, frequently asked questions, troubleshooting resources, industry
best practices and GE news and events.

This portal features an intelligent search capability so customers can

rapidly research product information or find their own answers to technical
questions.

With PartSmart, the customer purchases access to spares kits through

subscription. GE manages the kits, allowing the customer to hold a reduced level of
inventory onsite with spares shipped as needed.

Controls Connect is an access point for Technical Information letters (TILs).

GEs global Controls Care service numbers are available for your reference.

The customer determines the method of shipment, and the part is shipped from
factory within 72 hours, or the part is free. Full warranty coverage begins upon
shipment.

BENEFITS

Warranty starts when parts are ordered not while in inventory

Life limited components and obsolescence risk are managed by GE

Reduced inventory carrying cost

CONTROLS CONNECT
Controls Connect is a secure, self-service knowledge management portal that
provides instant access to GEs control knowledge base, from your plant or
anywhere in the world. This newly re-designed customer portal features an
intelligent search capability so user can rapidly research product information or
find answers to technical questions.

PARTS AND REPAIR

REMANUFACTURED, EXCHANGE, REPAIR & RETURN

As an integral part of your Lifecycle Management strategy, GE brings a high degree

of parts and repair expertise and capability through a dedicated regional and HQ
parts team. Our expertise is delivered through dedicated Centers of Excellence. Our
experienced team provides you support for over 17,000 active part numbers.

GE is proud to offer a wide range of alternative solutions for your circuit card/
electronic sub-assembly requirements.

NEW
Customers can purchase new genuine GE replacement parts from our extensive
inventory. To order new parts, please visit www.gemeasurement.com/machinerycontrol for more information on how to contact our centralized parts business.

Remanufactured (RM):

Customers can purchase refurbished circuit cards/electronic subassemblies without the need to return a defective unit. Remanufactured
items are repaired and tested to the same standards as Repair and Return.

Exchange (EX):

Customers can receive refurbished circuit cards/electronic sub-assemblies

from our extensive inventory in exchange for their defective core. Exchange
items are repaired and tested to the same standards as Repair and Return.

Repair & Return (R&R):

Customers send their defective circuit cards/electronic sub-assemblies to

GE for R&R. These items will be repaired to the most current revision level
available and service report will be included.
Email controlsmodificationquote@ge.com to submit a Request for Quote from
our team of experts. We will respond in a quick manner to your inquiry.
Note: Multi-scope (mix of New, RM, EX, R&R) requests can be placed through this
process as well.

WARRANTY
All New, RM, EX, and R&R support options carry a full 18-month edge to edge
warranty.

MAINTAIN YOUR SPARES INVENTORY

Our experts are available to work with you to assess your spares inventory to reduce
risk in the event of an unplanned outage. Email controlsmodificationquote@ge.com
to submit a request for more information.

MODKITS

HMI UPGRADES

GEs modification kits can address concerns related to compliance or obsolescence

to accommodate the ever-changing technology of control systems. We offer
packaged Modkits to seamlessly upgrade your system with the latest Controller
Cards. In addition to the latest controller hardware, Modkits include any necessary
software upgrades, engineering changes to the application/configuration files, and
site services to implement the upgrade.

GEs Human Machine Interface (HMI) enables more efficient and productive control
system and unit performance. These HMIs are the window into your operations,
providing the intelligence that operators and maintenance technicians need to
maintain and improve the productivity of assets in the plant.

BENEFITS

Gateway to more capabilities: The latest cards are compatible with options
such as DLN

Better performing cards: Greatly increased processor speed and RAM

Guaranteed availability: Spares are widely available for the newest cards,
meaning shorter outages

Whether existing HMIs are used for operation of gas or steam turbines, generator
excitation, compressors, heat recovery steam generators or the balance of plant
equipment, GEs HMIs can be configured to match existing and future needs
with customizable upgrade options meant to enhance existing functionality for
operations while reducing operational impact.
Upgrading your HMI provides the latest in GEs HMI technology to create even more
benefit to the e-technology platforms, represented through the enhanced modularbased technology of the Mark* VIe, EX2100e and LS2100e. GE offers a variety
of HMI hardware options to meet your specific needs. These options include the
Control Server HMI solution, traditional Commercial Towers, Rack Mount Servers
(2U), Industrial Units (4U), and HMIs mounted directly in the panel of the control
system.

BENEFITS OF UPGRADING

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Keep updated with the latest control system firmware and software to keep
your assets as productive as possible

Gain access to GEs latest HMI technology, ActivePoint*, designed

specifically to improve operator efficiency when the HMI is used with a Mark
VIe, EX2100e or LS2100e.

Upgrade to newer Windows Operating System to alleviate the challenges

of supporting older systems.

Versatile trending and data analysis tools deliver real-time monitoring and
improved asset performance.

Improved security posture with enablement of Cyber Asset Protection

subscription service

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CYBER SECURITY
In a complex world of ever-changing technologies, GE realizes the importance of
having an experienced partner to guide successful cyber security implementation.
As a global leader of industrial controls, GE is well-equipped to help customers
improve their security posture and support compliance efforts. Our products
are built with security in mind and are easily integrated into broader plant-level
systems and IT architectures.
GEs SecurityST and Cyber Asset Protection Subscription solutions are a key part of
a defense-in-depth system for turbine, plant, and generator controls environments.
Both solutions are part of the SecurityST Mark VIe Solution and Commissioning
Services, which is Achilles Practice Certified Bronze, indicating the solution
has undergone strict cyber security evaluation demonstrating to customers
that systems are developed and implemented with best security practices. GEs
solutions and related services are designed to support the plant operations
compliance to cyber security standards and guidelines including NERC CIP, NEI 0809 and ISA99/IEC 62443.

SECURITYST
GEs SecurityST centralized security management solution employs modular
defensive services and technologies. This centralized system gives companies
a single vantage point to see their cyber security posture, implement proactive
strategies and policies to protect critical control system and related networks, and
provide a centralized reporting capability to manage cyber risk. This solution helps
mitigate cyber vulnerabilities at the network, endpoint and controller levels.

FEATURES

Network Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems

Role-Based Access Control

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Remote Access Security

Backup and Recovery

Patch Update Service

Endpoint Protection

Secure Implementation and Chain of Custody

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CYBER ASSET PROTECTION SUBSCRIPTION

CYBER VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENTS

GEs Cyber Asset Protection Subscription solution includes operating system and
application patches as well as anti-virus/intrusion detection signatures to cover
updates for HMIs, servers, switches, and network intrusion detection. Monthly
updates can be applied to individual HMIs or via the SecurityST* appliance for
network-wide deployment.

GE offers cyber risk assessments to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities

with your control system so they can be addressed early and help prevent the
exploitation of devices.

BENEFITS
BENEFITS

Assist customers in understanding their current security posture

Provides tested updates to keep your legacy critical infrastructure running

Delivers prioritized, actionable insights in order to mitigate security risks

Reduces downtime by providing validated patches which are tested in an

environment to assure applicability and compatibility

Prevent lost production and downtime

Recommendations to enhance reliability and security based on

customers own risk profile

Increase incident response capability

Keeps your risk profile updated and increases your security posture by
protecting your critical assets from known vulnerabilities on a monthly basis

Helps you meet regulatory requirements and avoid fines

Improves safety and reliability by preventing loss of view

Provides a dedicated service manager for cyber issues

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